Principal Database Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Database Engineer

Location : This is a remote position open to candidates based in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Burlington, VT; or Tallahassee, FL.

Reports to : VP, Application Engineering

Salary range : $150,000 - $170,000

Who We Are

At Aptarro, we believe the best work happens when people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive! Our culture is grounded in our A.R.R.O.W core values, which guide everything we do and keep us moving forward – together.

• Agile Mindset – We adapt and pivot with purpose.
• Relentless Resourcefulness – We find solutions, no matter the challenge.
• Raise Your Hand – We step up, own it, and contribute.
• Only What Matters – We simplify and focus on what drives impact.
• We Do Hard Things Together – We solve tough problems as a team.

We help healthcare providers get paid accurately and on time—without getting stuck in the complexity of billing, coding, and compliance. Our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions reduce denials, ensure compliance, and integrate seamlessly with EHRs, practice management, and hospital information systems—so providers can focus on what matters most : patient care.

We help our customers make right easy—every day.

What You’ll Do

As the Principal Data Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain systems that ingest, organize, steward, distribute, and secure both internal and third-party product data. Your work will directly impact core products and initiatives, enabling teams to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining performance, reliability, and compliance standards.

You’ll own database architecture, operational support, and platform modernization, working closely with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams. Together, you’ll tackle complex data challenges, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvements.

This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic influence. You’ll guide architecture decisions, lead critical projects, and shape the future of Aptarro’s data platforms.

In this role, you will :

What You Bring